Overview

Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathews is a seasoned Management Professor, Corporate Trainer, Author, and Mentor with over 26 years of international experience spanning industry, academics, and professional training. He is widely recognized for his expertise in aptitude training for campus recruitment, national and state-level competitive examinations, and faculty development programs. Dr. Varghese holds an MBA from the globally ranked Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada, and a Ph.D. in Management from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. His doctoral research focuses on the impact of coaching on aptitude test performance of students, reflecting his deep academic engagement in skill development and assessment methodologies. He specializes in designing customized, outcome-oriented training modules tailored to institutional and organizational needs.

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Management – School of Management Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  Topic: Effects of Coaching on Aptitude Test Performance of Students
• MBA (Full-Time) – Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada
  Specializations: Marketing, Strategy
• PG Diploma in International Business – Indian Institute of Management & Technology,Chennai
  Specializations: International Business, Marketing
• MBA (Full-Time) – Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
  Specialization: Marketing
• B.Sc. & B.Ed. – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  Specialization: Mathematics

Professional Experience

• Director & Chief Trainer, The Walnut, Organisation for Advanced Training Apr’13 – Present
• Advisory Board Member, Girideepam Group of Institutions Aug’13 – May’17
• CAT, SSC and BANK Trainer, (T.I.M.E / The Walnut) Jan’02 – Present
• Trainer, Kerala Civil Service Accademy, (Muvattupuzha) Apr’18 – May’19
• Visiting Faculty, (International Business), GBS, Kottayam, Kerala Oct’13 – Mar’15
• Assistant Professor, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kakkanad, Kochi Apr’12 – Mar’13
• Trainer, UGC National Eligibility Test for college lecturers, M.G. University May’03 – Present
• Trainer and Coordinator, Toastmasters’ Youth Leadership Program, Toronto Sep’10 – Feb’12
• Business Development and Marketing Manager, Sales Dynamics Inc., Toronto Dec’ 10 – Jan’12
• Marketing and Sales Specialist, Tax and Finance Group, Toronto, Canada Mar’05 – Aug’08
• Faculty and Centre Manager, T.I.M.E., Kottayam, India Jul’01 – Sep’04
• Faculty, Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal, India Jul’00 – May’01

Expertise:

1. SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (Aptitude Training):Expertise in providing training for Aptitude and Mental Ability Test as part of Campus Placement .Drives, Recruitment by Banks / Corporates / Financial Enterprises, Civil Services, GMAT and SAT.
   • Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning
     • Series, Analogies, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
     • Puzzles, Syllogism, Clocks, Calendars, Venn Diagrams
   • Numerical ability and Quantitative Techniques
     • Numbers, Averages, Age, Time and Work
     • Percentages, Ratios, Profit and Loss, Probability
   • Verbal Ability and Communication
     • Sentence Correction, Cloze Tests
     • Reading Comprehension
   • Data Analysis and Interpretation
     • Pie charts, Tables, Bar charts
     • Line graphs, Histograms
2. SOFT SKILLS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS (Soft Skills Training):
   • Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
   • Effective Communication and Team Building
   • Group Discussion Basics, Tips and Mock GD
   • Interview Basics, Tips and Mock Interviews
3. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SUBJECTS (Expertise in Specific Areas): Proven skills in teaching of management subjects at Graduate and Undergraduate level.
   • International Business and Marketing
   • Branding and Brand Management
   • Consumer Behaviour
   • Marketing Management
4. TEACHERS TRAINING (Faculty Development Programs):
   • Learning – A reality
   • Learning Styles and Practical Applications
     • Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Read & Write
   • Multiple Intelligence and Application
   • Content, Pedagogy and Technology

References:

1)Ms. PENNY BATEY (Reference for Effectiveness of Leadership Training)
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Youth Leadership Program Advisor
Toastmasters International, District 21, Toronto
Email: pb58@myself.com
Ph: +1-905-453-1730 Mobile: +1-416-729-7568

2) Prof. ANANDA KUTTAN B. UNNITHAN (Reference for Academic Expertise and Management Teaching)
Indian Institute of Management – Kozhikode (IIM-K)
IIM Road, Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
Email: anandunnithan@iimk.ac.in
Ph: +91-495-2809101 Mobile: Mobile: +91-99950-67000

Contact Details

Mobile: +91 99950 59590
Email: geemat@gmail.com